Sign Permitting Coordinator

SouthWood Corporation is a 55-year-old, turn-key sign company known for its exceptional quality and innovation as an industry leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of architectural signage throughout the country. Our core values of passion, curiosity, relentlessness, and a commitment to excellence are our blueprint to success every day and definitive of our community and culture. We are always seeking highly skilled and motivated performers to join our team. As a sign professional, you will play a vital role in driving results to meet challenging company goals and client expectations with signs of the highest quality.

Position Summary

The Sign Permitting Coordinator plays a critical role in the pre-construction phase of sign manufacturing projects. This position ensures that all required permits, variances, and approvals are obtained accurately and on time to keep projects moving efficiently through production and installation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to communicate effectively with municipalities, clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and interpret sign ordinances, zoning codes, and permitting requirements for various municipalities.
• Prepare and submit permit applications with required drawings, specs, and paperwork.
• Track permit status, maintain communication with municipalities, and resolve issues or revisions as needed.
• Communicate with permitting departments and agencies to address questions or revisions.
• Maintain organized records of all permits, variances, and approvals.
• Work closely with preconstruction department to ensure site and code data are accurate and complete.
• Proactively identify potential issues related to zoning, site access, or installation conditions.
• Provide regular updates on permitting timelines and survey status.

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